Quote by Swami Vivekananda

Soft-brained people, weak-minded, chicken-hearted, cannot find the truth. One has to be free, and as broad as the sky.

Soft-brained people, weak-minded, chicken-hearted, cannot fi

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This quote suggests that individuals who are easily influenced, lack determination, and are easily discouraged, will struggle to discover the truth. It emphasizes the importance of freedom and having an open mind in order to seek and comprehend the truth. The reference to being as "broad as the sky" signifies the need for expanded thinking, unrestricted by narrow perspectives, in order to truly find understanding and uncover the truth.

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